Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) is one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the United States. Founded over 60 years ago, Carrols began acquiring BURGER KING restaurants in 1976 and POPEYES restaurants in 2019 and is now the largest BURGER KING franchisee in the United States. Presently, Carrols owns and operates over 1,000 BURGER KING restaurants and more than 60 POPEYES restaurants across 23 states and employs over 25,000 people.
Carrols is seeking a skilled lawyer to join our dynamic legal team headquartered in Syracuse, NY. At Carrols, you will thrive in a welcoming and collaborative work environment where you will spearhead significant projects and engage directly with key members of our management team. The ideal candidate will have a versatile legal background and the eagerness to venture into new practice areas.
Summary of Key Job Responsibilities:
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Assist with litigation management, including the issuance and oversight of legal holds, compliance with subpoenas and discovery requests, and the preparation of settlement agreements.
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Review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and agreements.
- Collaborate in the preparation of SEC filings, including proxy statements and Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filings.
- Assist with Section 16 filings.
- Work closely with the General Counsel on environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting and sustainability initiatives.
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Provide support to the General Counsel with respect to Board of Director matters, including the preparation and review of resolutions, minutes and materials for meetings of the Board and its committees.
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Help oversee entity maintenance for the Company and its subsidiaries.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
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Bar admission and in good standing in the State of New York.
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6-10+ years of relevant experience, with meaningful exposure to public company matters.
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Prior in-house experience.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A pleasant demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
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A strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
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Strong integrity and high ethical standards.
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Team player with strong project management and organizational skills.
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Excellent judgment and the ability to proactively recognize and effectively communicate legal issues to the General Counsel and other members of management.
- Eagerness to learn new things and help the Company achieve its strategic and operating goals.
Desired Experience:
- Public company reporting experience.
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Litigation management experience.
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Corporate governance experience, including experience preparing Board meeting minutes and resolutions.
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Familiarity with ESG issues and the preparation of sustainability reports.
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Experience working on merger and acquisition transactions or corporate financing transactions.
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Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts and agreements.
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Experience managing outside counsel.
The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $195,000 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Brand: Carrols Corporation
Address: 968 James Street Syracuse, NY - 13203
Property Description: Corporate|R00|
Property Number: 91900